Book reviews, mostly of Christian fiction, some classics, and nonfiction.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

What Follows After - by Dan Walsh

About the book:In 1962, life was simple, the world made sense, and all families were happy.And when they weren't, everyone knew you were supposed to pretend.For
the past year, Scott and Gina Harrison have been living a lie. While
they show up at family get-togethers in the same car, they've actually
been separated for over a year. To keep up the charade, they've even
instructed their sons, Colt and Timmy, to lie--to their grandparents,
their teachers, and their friends.

Colt, for one, has had enough,
so he hatches a plan. He and his little brother will run away from
their Florida home, head for their aunt's house in Georgia, and refuse
to come home until their parents get back together. But when things go
terribly, terribly wrong, Scott and Gina must come to grips with years
of neglect and mistrust in order to recover their beloved sons, their
love for one another, and their marriage.

In this emotional
story, bestselling author Dan Walsh takes you on a journey to rediscover
the things that matter most in life--love, truth, and family. With
profound insight into the heart of a hurting child, he reminds us that a
time will come to look back on hard times and smile, because we'll know
that what follows after . . . is not what we expected at all.

My review:
This is an enjoyable, suspenseful novel set during a very scary time in our nation's past. I can't imagine how horrible it would be to have a child missing and for it to happen during the Cuban Missile Crisis would be even worse. It was frustrating to see their situation not get the attention it deserved while everyone wondered if the world was going to end. I felt for the family going through this and liked the different viewpoints, from the parents and sons to the FBI agents to the help. It was well-written and I liked how the story wasn't just about a missing child, but about a marriage in trouble and how the whole situation caused the parents to really look at what their lives had become. It was also interesting to see the varying levels of faith the characters displayed. The historical details really made me feel like I was back in '62. I would recommend this book if you like historical fiction!

I received this book free from Revell in exchange for an honest review.Dan Walsh is the bestselling author of several books, including The Unfinished Gift, The Discovery, and The Reunion, as well as The Dance and The Promise with Gary Smalley. He has won three Carol awards, and three of his novels were finalists for RT Book Reviews
Inspirational Book of the Year (2011-2013). Dan lives with his wife in
the Daytona Beach area, where he's busy researching and writing his next
novel. Visit www.danwalshbooks.com for more.

About Me

I'm an avid reader, movie and TV watcher, and music listener. I love to travel and went to Europe last fall for the first time! I also joined a book club last fall and I've read a lot of great books so far. I worked at a Christian bookstore for many years and now work in an office. I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends, my two cats, just relaxing and having fun!